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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Feb 05, 1947
Page
1
James E. Brews of 392 Byes Street filed today for the Republican nomination for mayor. He has served as a longtime agent and veteran city council member, with a background in local private service and education.
Adm Mare A Mitscher wartime leader of the Navy's task force 58 will be buried in Arlington National Cemetery today with military honors. Mitscher, former commander in chief of the Atlantic Fleet, died in Norfolk Monday of a coronary condition. A simple funeral is planned with flag-draped casket as officers and crew conduct the ceremony.
Townsend Club members gathered for a lively Mendistemic session headlined by Whistling Joe and led by Corosade Kec. Local organizers highlighted plans to support elderly residents and promote an economic movement to safeguard the American way of life. Whistling Joe entertained with tricks and bird call imitations while Mr. Gutman performed songs. a tea and cake reception followed prepared by club ladies.
Elyria firefighters were summoned twice last night as cold conditions lingered. First call to 20 Shear Street found a stuck valve on a kerosene heater causing overflow but no ignition or property damage. Second call to 22 Ninth Street reported a chimney fire from an overheated furnace. contained by banking ashes. Temperature listed at about one degree.
At dawn a Pacific rail crash in the San Joaquin Valley left 47 people injured and many trapped as cars and diners shattered. Passengers escaped by leaping from wind torn coaches while firefighters worked amid flames and debris.
Fragmentary obituary notices from an Oberlin area newspaper list multiple deaths with funeral at Wakeman Congregational Church and other local rites. Names include Michiel Simashkevich and Myre An Blackwell with service details and burial at local cemeteries. Surviving relatives are listed in incomplete form.
Scattered OCR text mentions names such as Ye Paredes HN GEES and Vols ny pes torh, with unclear actions or dates. The passage reads like partial notes from Page One, referencing individuals, places, and events in a noisy mix of garbled strings and incomplete phrases.
Fragmented OCR leaves a chaotic account of Tichener being named manager of a state office in Elyria with references to Columbus and various offices. It mentions dates, roles, and affiliations across several agencies and a long career path, including industrial type companies and insurance-like firms, with scattered names such as Dorothy Deeston and Arthur Ae.
Michael Savales, ex deputy county auditor, has been named to replace Howard Depute Seater after his resignation. The Republican Executive Committee recommended Savales following support from county officials. He is set to receive compensation of $200 per month.
A community event outlines a Dairymen School meeting scheduled for Thursday at Wellington. The notice details session topics, speakers, and aims to educate on dairy farming practices, animal care, and cooperative services. The program includes demonstrations and a focus on improving farm efficiency and productivity.
Ralph Tithate and Elyria officials attend the National Council and Committees meeting in St Louis February 10 to 14. Executives staff and community leaders from across the region gather four days to discuss welfare education sanitation and planned services. Attendees include agency heads and council members focusing on cooperation and statewide program improvements.
Fourteen candidates were put forward for directorships in the Chamber of Commerce as the directory of the Chang setreed teday gy datlets So Mente ss SMELL De ghosted Lar The hallo Spot aye preeudet tor nd Hub nd the rn Track and Cnal Com tee sare np 1 she Me MoE.
An item notes attendance at a Dodge dealers meeting with limited readable text mentioning about forty dealers and a gathering context. The fragmentary OCR provides names or specifics as unreadable, but confirms a dealer gathering and participation.
Cedarville youths and Wilmington College students clashed after a 1:20 a.m. visit by Wilmington students, painting Cedarville towers and damaging property. The brawl ended with Cedarville residents securing the streets, and Cedarville claiming a 58 to 52 victory over Wilington last night. President Wayhinger noted a $50 bill for last year’s damage was not billed to Wilmington, and Cedarville's cleanup began as dawn broke.
Fire Chief W O Bates warns Elva homeowners and occupants that city code requires gas hot water heaters to vent to outside air. He cites danger from heater flameouts, gas buildup, and asphyxiation during severe cold, urging proper venting to prevent carbon monoxide risks.
A driver suffered severe cuts to the forehead and left cheek when a car skidded and crashed in midtown. Police reported the incident near 1 Bath Street and noted one other person was hurt as onlookers watched the wreckage.
The Ohio Fuel Gas Company urged commercial customers to conserve gas amid a severe shortage. District Manager C.F. Bronson said thousands were contacted by telephone and in business districts, including bakeries, restaurants, hotels, laundries, and stores, asking to reduce usage and postpone heat and water heating. Home users were urged to conserve as well.
Ken Peters opens a Rexall drug store in Grafton with C. C. Bowers and A. Krupp as pharmacists. Bowers, a former Elyria druggist, sold his last Elyria store after 44 years in business. The village gains its first registered pharmacist in years and Peters notes local need.
Esther Glasser’s divorce suit against Arnold was dismissed yesterday. A $3000 personal injury case involving Edward Bainbridge was heard by Judge Guy B Findley’s court, with testimony ongoing on Abbe road near Sycamore and Sycamore streets.
Alyria Post 12 American Legion held a regular meeting approving a resolution honoring the executive committee staff and all who supported the Elyria Veterans Service Center. Carl Smith briefed on operations of the center, and moving pictures of the 1946 World Series were announced for the next meeting. Washington's Birthday ball at Elks ballroom on February 22 was noted, with regular Saturday dances continuing. preliminary judging for the Legion poetry contest was reported with over 100 entries from area schools.
The Elyria Rotary Club viewed motion pictures of the Cleveland Browns showing camp scenes at Bowling Green and games at the Stadium during a weekly meeting in the YMCA. Former Northwestern star and Browns tackles coach Bob Vaught spoke and presented the pictures. guests included Harold Enyeart Earl Sloan Troy West and Ed Bigless from Elyria.
World War I veteran Simon Beck, known to Elyrians, visited Crile Hospital with wife Mrs Mihalis after an operation that freed his locked jaws. The Mihalis, FP commander, announced the visit and noted Beck’s Loudonville home and annual Armistice Day appearances. Also accompanying them were three scar veterans Joe Wieenske Albert Lutz and Robert Monrne.
Robert C. Findles, son of Judge Findles and Mes Guy B. Findles, is home on a one week furlough from the Army. He serves with Company W3ath Battalion of the 6th Regiment at North Fort Lewis, Washington.
In Washington the clash over David Lilienthal’s nomination to head the Atomic Energy Commission intensified as Sen McKellar challenged the appointment. Lilienthal defended his record and condemned the tactics of personal attacks and smear campaigns while insisting his views align with his policy aims and democratic ideals.
C Tea Comings of 254 Oak Street and Donald M. Lave of 460 E Colley Street filed declarations of candidacy with the Lor n County Board of Elections to seek Republican nominations for the Oberlin city council. No seats are on the November ballot yet and no opposition has been filed for Republican nominations. The nonpartisan slate is anticipated to field candidates as well.
County Auditor Frank Ayers reports the Columbia district tax rates have been set. Overlapping districts tie rates to Cujac hoga County. Columbia township rate is 1616 mills, Strongsville school district 1570, Columbia township Olmsted Fair school district 1760, and Ida School district in Eaton township 1634.
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